The Sweeper Fleet, White Dwarf Fortress.

[9436] Staring blankly at the information on the light screen, his originally light blue body color slowly turned darker.

It can be described as "lush and verdant".

"Why is it it again?!"

[9436] Raised a tentacle to its side and banged on the light screen in front of it: "Why is this Enrogett civilization so persistent?!"

"We went through so much trouble to make those two black holes collide without anyone noticing, what are they doing here?!"

Clearly, [9436], having repeatedly encountered the Enroget civilization, was somewhat unsettled.

"Cough... I think that's quite normal."

The companion [9435] beside him whispered to comfort [9436]: "The Enroget civilization has always been a level six civilization that is about to advance to level seven."

"Silicon Ray will definitely tell this new member of the silicon-based alliance about the merger of the two black holes."

[9436] Suddenly stunned.

Only then did it remember that the Enroget civilization was merely a small, level-six civilization.

"...Their audacity is not what one would expect from a Level 6 civilization." Thinking of the Enroget civilization brazenly kicking open the gate and barging into their home, [9436] sighed helplessly.

"Forget it, let's prepare to retreat."

"Next target star system."

"According to information from the mother civilization, the pastoral faction may soon launch an attack on the Andromeda node as retaliation for what happened in the Milky Way."

"Before that, we need to expand the scale of the [herdsmen] as soon as possible."

Under the command of [9436], the Sweeper Fleet halted its advance toward the star system and began a slow retreat.

...

Watching the Cleaners fleet gradually retreat, Lü Yongchang slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, the Cleaners haven't gone so far as to attack the neutral members.

"Tell Silicon Ray that it's already..."

Before the words had even finished, a fleet with a somewhat disorganized formation burst out from the star system behind them.

Lu Yongchang's voice suddenly paused: "..."

The Cleaners civilization, which was about to leave, suddenly stopped its warp engine, which was about to enter warp state, just like a shark that had smelled blood.

...

【Enroget civilization, we have no intention of being your enemy.】

We only want that factionless civilization.

Please leave immediately to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

The Cleaners civilization was the first to send a tachyon message to human civilization that contained implicit threats.

"All fleet, retreat immediately!"

Lu Yongchang calmly issued the order to retreat.

Why would a civilization that only met once turn against a cleaner's civilization?

He must be out of his mind to make that choice!

【Respected Enroget Civilization, please help me!】

The message sent by the Cleaners civilization was not encrypted in any way, and it was undoubtedly intercepted by the Olcott civilization.

At a time when civilization was on the verge of extinction, Olcott set aside all the dignity he had as a Level 6 civilization.

Lu Yongchang slowly shook his head, distancing himself from the matter: "Sorry, we cannot compete with the civilization of the cleaners."

During the exchange, the human civilization's fleet, under Zero's control, slowly sailed away from this nameless star system.

The vast amount of observational data generated by the merger of two black holes, as well as the inspirations that arise in our minds, all need to be processed.

Now, all Lü Yongchang wants is to find a quiet corner to hide away.

Humanity will only venture into more expansive star systems to pursue deeper knowledge once it reaches a Level 7 civilization and possesses sufficient military strength to protect itself.

With their only hope about to vanish, the Olcott civilization made a final attempt!

I'm willing to pay any price!

[Including becoming your subordinate civilization!]

The moment the message appeared on the holographic projection, countless researchers in the command center turned their gazes toward Lü Yongchang.

Especially the academicians in biology and sociology, their eyes were filled with extreme eagerness.

What excellent research material!

Technology related to biological consciousness requires research subjects of this caliber!

Lu Yongchang hesitated for a moment.

Considering the strength of the Cleaners civilization, he decided to give up this rare opportunity.

Just as he was about to give the order to retreat, an encrypted tachyon message appeared in the holographic projection.

[Little one, wait a little longer, I'll be there soon!!!]

The Silicon Ray Civilization Has Arrived!

When Lü Yongchang saw this message, he felt a sudden light flash before his eyes!

Is this what it feels like to have someone backing you up?!

Although the Silicon Ray civilization was not very reliable, at this moment, he still felt a bit more confident in competing with the Cleaner civilization!

"Feel sorry."

Lu Yongchang issued the order to stop retreating and sent a message to the cleaners.

"The Olcott civilization is a subordinate civilization of Enroget!"

"Taking action against a subordinate civilization is considered a declaration of war against the dominant civilization."

"Civilized Cleaners, are you preparing to declare war on the neutral faction?!"

...

Inside the White Dwarf Fortress.

Seeing the Enroget civilization retreating continuously, [9436] breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Seeing that it was about to complete a task target, its mood improved considerably.

"This Enroget civilization is actually quite good!"

It chuckled and said to its companion, "Unlike that silicon ray, it's a real stubborn brat."

bite.

Before the words were even finished, a message appeared on the light screen in front of it.

Those few short lines of text abruptly cut off its laughter from its vocal organs.

"..."

"I take back what I just said."

[9436] His skin gradually turned pale, and his tone became low.

Declare war on the neutral faction?

[9436] The tentacles trembled, and the expression twisted.

You know how to use someone else's name to intimidate others!

It's just about affecting a non-factional civilization, why is it being dragged into this?!

This Enroget civilization is even more troublesome than that silicon-based ray!

The companion [9435] beside him did not speak, but silently watched the tentacles dancing rapidly beside [9436].

Complex characters appeared continuously on the light screen.

...

[Enrogert Civilization: Don't push your luck!]

Don't try to provoke the sanitation workers' basic level of civility!

[...]

Lu Yongchang calmly read through the short essay from the sanitation worker, then sneered.

He remembered the warning from the silicone ray.

Never initiate physical altercations with cleaners.

"Read."

"If you're so capable, then make the first move."

Whoever makes the first move is a dog.

At the same time, Lü Yongchang passed on the still-fresh, newly-released supplementary civilization agreement to the scavenger civilization.

Inside the White Dwarf Fortress.

【9436】：“…”

The speed at which the tentacles flew increased again.

Seeing the Sweeper fleet stuck in place, not making a move, Lü Yongchang smiled and felt relieved.